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EVP 237V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman52,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVP 237V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 52,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,202 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 48,202 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,353 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,734 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 46,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 45,596 miles

Oil leak

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2008 45,596 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,152 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 43,152 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,573 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 41,573 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,356 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 7,434 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 599
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 371
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 349
brake recording little or no effort 313
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EVP 237V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 599 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVP 237V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVP 237V registered?

EVP 237V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 July 1980.

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